microminiature
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊˈmɪnɪtʃər/
KK: /maɪkroʊˈmɪnɪtʃər/
adjective
Definition
This word describes something that is extremely small, even smaller than what is typically considered miniature.
Example
The artist created a microminiature sculpture that could fit on the tip of a pencil.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more microminiature
Superlative: most microminiature
Conversation
Have you seen those new microminiature models they just released?
Yeah, they're incredible! I can't believe how small they are.
I know, right? It's amazing what they can create with microminiature technology now.
Totally! I might get one just to see it up close.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tiny
minuscule
petite
Antonyms
huge
massive
enormous
noun
Definition
A very small version of something, often used in art or models.
Example
The artist created a microminiature sculpture that was barely visible to the naked eye.
Conversation
Did you see that microminiature model at the exhibit yesterday?
Yeah, it was incredible how detailed it was for something so small.
I know, right? I've never seen a microminiature like that before.
Root Explanation
Microminiature → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "miniature" (from Latin "miniatura", meaning small or reduced). The word "microminiature" refers to something that is extremely small or tiny in size, emphasizing a scale that is smaller than miniature.
Memory Tip
Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'reduced size' ('miniature') to remember that 'microminiature' means something that is extremely tiny.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.